Rapid Membrane and Action Potential Flashcards

1
Q

Make the membrane potential more negative

A

HYPERPOLARIZATION

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2
Q

Positive charges flowing into the cell

A

INWARD CURRENT

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3
Q

Positive charges flowing out of the cell

A

OUTWARD CURRENT

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4
Q

Membrane potential in which action potential is inevitable

A

THRESHOLD

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5
Q

Portion of action potential where membrane potential is positive

A

OVERSHOOT

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6
Q

Portion of action potential where membrane potential is

A

UNDERSHOOT (hyperpolarizing afterpotential)

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7
Q

Make the membrane potential less negative

A

DEPOLARIZATION

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